this is one of those times when the racing takes a literal backseat and our thoughts turn to the individual. so my thoughts are also with The Sheriff tonight.

that being said, i'm a bit annoyed at the speculation which is now overtaking the story but i also understand that fandom abhors a vacuum. if there are no facts released which further explain an event, guesses, theories, and general craziness rush in to clog up the story.

i could wish this one would be different but when i read a comment that says something to the effect of "i hope this isn't another tim richmond thing," i can only seethe. what's been released has said what BV wants to have said: beyond that, it's not our "right" as fans of the sport to know more.

respect for personal privacy is disappearing, due in no small part to the artificial closeness that social media and a 24/7 news cycle impart.